Thursday, December 29, 2016

I was on hiatus for more than a month, and I can't just catch up to blog. This semester is almost killing me. Now I know, how hard our struggle is until we survived. LOL. Seems so desperate, but that's what you feel when you become a senior in a University, cause seems there are lot things to do. Of course, we have to finish the thesis, as the requirement for the graduation, we can say (if you found it's too hard).

So, during my limited free time, I tried to write a blog again. It's been so happening right now, Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, finally, oh finally this product is available in Indonesia. Finally, this product can be found almost everywhere. And I know, here and there, the beauty bloggers are reviewing this already on their blog. It's not that I want to follow the trend, just what works on people are definitely different.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Pure Active is a makeup remover that is formulated for an acne prone skin. My skin condition recently is acne prone that also a little oily on T-zone area. Garnier has two kinds of micellar cleansing water, this blue, and the other one is red for the sensitive skin.

We know that micellar cleanser is so hype right now. Many brands finally launch the Micellar Cleansing Water, let's call it Nivea and a local product, Mineral Botanica. I think, the virus is coming from Bioderma (the popular one) that's not only popular but really does a good thing. Also, those products come at quite an affordable price, you can choose which one suits your skin.

What is Micellar (and how it works)?
If you haven't know what micellar is, I'm gonna explain it based on Garnier US website, here we go..
So, micellar cleansing water is using a micelle molecule that able to pull the dirt away from the face.

The left picture is the traditional cleanser, and the right is how micellar cleanser works. Micellar cleanser able to collect the dirt easily without rubbing harshly, not like the other formula which can't really lift all the dirt. Micellar formula is so gentle, makes the skin smoother. Easily cleans dirt, oil, even makeup in only a few drops.

When to use?
I basically use it twice or three times a day, based on needs. First, after I woke up in the morning, I will cleanse my face with Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, cause I have an oily skin, and when I woke up the oil seems like produce more. It's probably because of the night skincare that I use. Second, at noon when I come home after I went out and I don't feel like go out again, or if I feel tired and need to take shower before go out again. I use it as a makeup remover. My makeup routine is just a DD Cream, mascara, blush on, lipstick, and sometimes eyebrow, and with just a single cotton pad, all the makeup is cleansed. The last, before I go to bed, I also have to clean my skin to get my skin ready for the night skincare routine.

Compare to other micellar cleansing water (with Mineral Botanica)?
Compare to other micellar cleansers, this Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water is quite good, it does a pretty good job on my skin. It doesn't feel sticky, so it's comfortable enough to not rinse your face after it. The formula is also light, while Mineral Botanica is too sticky that I have to rinse my skin after that. (More of Mineral Botanica Cleansing Water come soon in the next review).

How it works on foundation or BB/DD/CC cream?
It does a pretty good job to remove makeup, even waterproof. If we talk about how it works on BB/DD/CC Cream, what I personally do is just put 4 drops of the product and a cotton pad (both sides use) and no make up that left anymore. For foundation, since its formulation is heavier, I need like two times (two cotton pads) of 4 or 5 drops to make sure the foundation is erased perfectly on my face. Plus, the eyeshadows, eyeliner, and eyebrow pencil are erased by only 2 cotton pads.

What's the different between blue/red Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water?
I've tried both of them, actually. The first Garnier I've tried is this blue, that's actually perfect for acne prone skin. I concerned to my acnes that sometimes come once or twice in one or two weeks. It did a little help for my acne, it prevents the acne come, but just the intensity of it. My acne sometimes still come :((
Right now I'm using the red one, which is for sensitive skin, cause I feel like little by little, my acne has disappeared. After I tried both, basically the formula is the same, you can choose just base on what you need (your skin condition).

How it works on me?
Overall, Garnier micellar cleansing water is good, it cleans my skin without having to rub it harshly. So, my skin can still be soft and smooth. It doesn't need may times and just put 3 or four drops once you cleanse your face. It's enough for me, or is it because I have a small face? LOL :P For me, it doesn't make any breakout, even my skin is cleaner.
+ Light formula
+ Doesn't make a breakout
+ No need to rinse
+ Only need few drops to clean the whole face
+ Works on waterproof makeup
+ Lift the dirt easily
+ No harsh rubbing
+ Easy to find
+ Cheap (around IDR 27K)

Basically, that's all my review of Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, wait for my next review! I hope I can catch up the blog sooner :)

Friday, November 11, 2016

Feels like I have to blog everyday, cause many products I haven't been posted. And if I postpone and postpone again, the product also will be sooner running out. And since I like to try new products, or I'm not sure to repurchase a product again because it's not that good, I have only a chance. Except, those products is really working on my skin and make me in love. And now, I'm gonna be reviewing the product that I don't use again, cause it's hard to find it here :(

This is the first time ever I use this brand. Neutrogena is a skincare brand from Los Angeles. I found most of the beauty people think that Neutrogena is a good brand that answers your skin problem with a reasonable price. Unfortunately, there's no drugstore or its own store in Indonesia. It's not officially sold in Indonesia, but you may find it on Lazada. I think they do have it. However, the price will be a little higher.

So, moving on to the review, as the title that I put, this is the best facial foam I've ever had, no doubt. You'll find it out why I claimed so. Remember that I have an oily combination skin, which is so annoying. And recently I also am facing acne problems, in which I never had it before. Then, I found this product at Watson when I was in Taiwan, I didn't think too much instead of saying that "this. is. what. I've. been. looking. for". This product really does answer my question! Plus, it's affordable (around 125NT = around IDR 50.000).

Neutrogena Deep Clean Acne Foam Cleanser is the cleanser for the ones who have an oil and want it to be reduced. It's written that it can remove acne that's caused by dirt and oil for the clearer skin. I still remember the first time I use this facial foam, it immediately removed the oil right after I cleanse. I feel like there's no oil anymore on my skin. It makes my skin dries a little if my skin were normal at that time. The thing is, this is not suggested for a normal-dry skin since it will make your skin dries more.

Longer after a regular use, it doesn't feel like it dries my skin again, but the product still does the good thing. My skin becomes less oily and more supple. The acne never comes back again, and my skin becomes brighter. What I like is this product really did a good job. It really cleanses as clean as I've ever felt. I really like how it turns out to be a rich foam when I use it with a bubble maker (cause using a bubble maker is a must -for a clearer cleanse).

Conclusion:

Removes oil

Cleanses as clean as I've ever felt

Make skin clearer

Help removes ance

Make skin brighter

Rich foam

Score:
4,7/5

Repurchase?
Absolutely yes!

So, I wish that Neutrogena could officially be launched in Indonesia, and I can repurchase it again. And again, it's recommended for you who are looking for an affordable face wash that will make your skin less oil, brighter, and less acne.

I hope this post will help you, see you in the next post. Tomorrow, perhaps?

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Need something to freshen up your life? I got a solution. All you need is just to spray Avene Au Thermal Spring Water, and you're ready to go again. Like everybody said, this is a magic water where you can heal all the redness and even the irritations. But I'm not gonna review about that, cause honestly, I never try it when I had redness or irritations. I use it for more like when I use make up, and I just love how it works.

I use make up everyday when I go out, but it's simply just a BB Cream/Cushion, mascara, eyebrow, lipstick, and a blush on if I want to use it. And Avene helps to make my make up stays in place, longer, and no cakey. Just spray right on to my face after I use BB Cream, and the make up is just set. It stays from morning till afternoon. The tiny water that's produced from the spray can also mix with my BB Cream, so that my make up doesn't look cakey.

I also love the way it can freshen up my face during the hot and humid day. If you wearing make up, spray it out and wait until it dries. Then you can touch your make up up again. So, it's very easy. For me, it's my go to when I travel or go outdoor.

The price is also reasonable, you can get a 150ml in IDR 188.000 in Indonesia.

Conclusion

Fresh, just like water

Help make up stays longer

Help to reduce the cakeyness

Freshen up your face

Score
I never tried any other facial spray before, but I believe that I wouldn't change it to other products. So, my score for this product is 4,5/5.
So that's my quick review (again..) about Avene Au Thermal Spring Water as a make up setting spray. It's worth enough to try besides its benefit to reduce the redness (etc). Can you now compare with other make up setting spray?

Saturday, October 29, 2016

I love to buy at Sociolla! Cz girls always love discount :p This time's haul is supported by #sociollabloggerliptint. So what is #sociollabloggerliptint? Perhaps, some of you might already know that I'm one of the Sociolla bloggers. So, the #sociollabloggetliptint is the category that I've got from that partnership. From this partnership, I can get the benefit, 15% discount for purchasing at Sociolla. And what I've bought is listed in this post...

Bio Oil

I want this product since forever, and finally I decided to purchase it. This basically a multi-functions oil, that can help reduce the stretch marks, the scars, dry skin, even the uneven skin tone. And it can be applied to all over your body, every parts (that's possible to apply). It's so much useful. I wanted to purchase this because I had a scar on my face caused by my careless when I was a little kiddo (around 1-2 years old) and the stitched is still remaining until now. So, I think (and I wish) Bio Oil can help solve my problem.

Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel

This was my second haul, after the one that I bought at Taiwan (click here). But, this one isn't mine, it's my friend's. I suggested her to purchase this since this is one of my favorite products that make my face become cleaner. Unfortunately, mine also has just run out but I still have another moisturizer I have and to try. So I postpone my purchase. And I really recommend you to buy this, because it's worth to buy. Especially for the ones who have oil problem like me, since it's a water base and a gel moisturizer, so it will be so comfortable to use it. The point is, it will moisturize your face without making your face more oily :)

Sembem Comedo Stick

It's been also a long long time I wanted this product, and I couldn't find anywhere that's good, but Sociolla! I really love Sociolla cause it can always answer my questions! LOL. I mean, the product I wanted always be there. It's so much complete. And this comedo stick is really helping people who have black heads (or white heads) cause you can easily pinch it out with a limited time!

So, that's the quick post of my Sociolla Haul. If you're not a part of Sociolla Blogger (yet), you can also get a benefit! By inserting SBNLA0N to the checkout box, you can get an IDR 50.000 discount after purchasing IDR 250.000

Before I realized that thing, I always double cleanse my
face; use a makeup remover and face wash. I thought that it's enough,
cause I always cleanse my face regularly right after I come back home,
with or without makeup, I always double cleanse my face. I think, I clean enough since I have a bit of OCD. I also had
quite enough skincare that based on my face's need. So, what was wrong
then?

Saturday, September 10, 2016

It's been busy during my senior year, catch up all the materials I haven't take, remedies, community services, until thesis. I have to prepare all that in this semester. The consequences, I can't keep updating the blog every time. While there are so many things that I think I have to post it here. But, I still want to update slightly about what I've been up to in recent times, then I decided to make a new Instagram account for my blog.

At the beginning, it wasn't a blog related account that posts things that relate to my blog themes. Just an account that follows many shops online that is usually posting spams and ruin my timeline. The reason I made this account was to separate those things so that it won't come up to my timeline. But since I re-decorate my room, I think it's good to turn the account that's showing off my favorite things without being annoying until people think I just want to show off all my belongings, cause, you know..

In this account, I post anything that inspires me in anything, just like the house, cause everybody has their own dream house, right?

Sooner, I also post things I posted (not-yet-posted) on the blog so that it can be called as a blog related account. And here's the sneak peek of my second account that you can follow and stalk while I'm away on the blog.

So, above are some of my feed on my second Instagram. Since I'm gonna be doing a community service program from the campus, I'm gonna be posting more on the Instagram rather to this blog, not just the things that relate to my blog theme, but sometimes also things that I like. I'm expecting to have more time and able to post on the blog. So, if you find it's interesting, you may follow.

Pssst..while I'm away, you may shop at Sociolla, and I'm giving a discount special for you! Here's the code, click the picture below afterward.

Hi! I'm coming back again with another review. Now, I'm gonna be reviewing current toner that I'm using. I'm super excited! I really love this Hada Labo toner.

Hada Labo is my favorite product of toner and when I found this Kiwamizu lotion, I was like I gotta try it (FYI, lotion is the same as toner. But in Japan, they usually call it lotion rather than toner).

Hada Labo Kiwamizu lotion is quite new, but correct me if I'm wrong and it's not available yet in Indonesia. It has also a hello kitty edition, unfortunately I can't get that one because it ran out so fast.

I love this product more than my previous Hada Labo toner, Shirojyun (it was posted on my blog, check here if you haven't). I can say I'm satisfied enough with this product, though I didn't know the formulation, at first. I just search for the info right at the drugstores (cause I just can't read anything but alphabet).

The price is quite cheap, contains of 180ml fill and only priced 239 NT dollars or around IDR 96.000. I simply love the container since it's big.

And below is the texture. It's just like water that has perfume. I just like it.

The thing that I really love is Kiwamizu has absorbed to my skin faster. I don't need to wait any longer when I've no much time. The texture is also lighter as well as water. It's so similar like water. I feel like just putting magic water into my skin.

Sunday, August 14, 2016

It's been too long to post no DIY on my blog, it was on last January when I re-created my old binder to be a lot more vintage just like what I wanted. And I'm just too much focusing on skincares and makeups recently as I have my first-ever partnership that I'm still doing until now.

So, this post, finally., finally, I made this post. LOL. I was just too busy at campus during this (actually) holiday, to catch up the materials I haven't take before to not making any longer time to graduate. While actually the photos on this post have been taken since a month. It's a blogger life, always have a (little bit more) time difference after we take photos then post.

This time's DIY is quite easy to follow for you who are just bored seeing your typical case every day, or you just too tired browsing a case (or more) you wanted to buy, then decide to not purchase any of them. Or, perhaps, you want to save money to buy other things like skincares, or you daily need? This could be perfect, a budget DIY Case for you!

All you need to do at first is just to prepare your:

Old plain case

Small craft-embellishment

Crafting glue

Glitter (optional)

This was my second time to customise my case, so it looks not really good anymore. But that's how DIY works, to cover up that not-good-things.

First, you need to choose which shapes you want to choose on your case.

Secondly, before you glue it up, you need to arrange things based on what you desire.

Then, glue it carefully with the crafting glue. Make sure the excessed glue is also be cleaned.

The next step is optional. I add glitter on the edge of the case to cover up the imperfections.

Finally, your new old case has done! Lemme compare the before and after..

You can change it whenever you are bored with your case. Simply by cleaning it up using your nail remover, and your case is ready to be re-decorated. You can also re-decorate it with your favorite nails, make a pattern as you want on your case, and add some stickers. That's what I've done previously.

The other choice is you can put a washi tape to cover all over the sides of your case. It's super easy and cheap. All that we want.

Thursday, July 21, 2016

I was not a makeup junkie until I realized that I have to start learning it since I'm turning into 20++. Then, when I was in Taiwan last time, I was like buying as many every-makeup-things as I want. Especially, something that's not available in Indonesia, or unless I will regret buying that after.

I browsed a lot that time until I found a product on an Indonesian Instagram-online-shop which is not available in this country. When I was there, I found a new hobby, which is hanging around Cosmed to find something (skincare, makeup, etc) and one day I entered that shop, I found something that's similar as I've seen on that Instagram. I immediately took that product and finally the product makes this posting happens! Haha.

Yay I got my first mascara! Maybelline Lash Sensational Volum' Express that I have is the Asian version, I guess, but I'm not sure. I searched for it in some Maybelline websites such as its global website, Taiwanese Maybelline website, until I found this product on the Japanese Maybelline website and yes it is cuz the packaging itself also is written in Japanese.

However, it is made in China. As I know, the Asian version Maybelline are made in China. Not only the mascara, but the bb cream, lipsticks, and other products. I guess, this mascara is really the Asian version. No worry, it's not the fake products, bcz I bought this in a drugstore.

I bought this product in Taiwan, so the wrapping is written in Chinese.

It's hard for me to find the review of this product, cuz this line has a lot of types. I tried to collect the products from this line So, here are the products of this Lash Sensational line that I know found (via maybelline.com).

I was amazed by the first time I tried this product. I have short and thin eyelashes, also a little naturally curled. Once I apply it (only one coat, and apply zig zag), my eyelashes becoming thick and longer.

You can see the difference in the picture above. I only applied one layer and my eyelashes can be longer. Unfortunately, the one that I bought is not waterproof. It provides the waterproof but it just me who didn't see that time. So sad :(

The price is around 380NT in Taiwan or around IDR 155K.
Overall, I just love this mascara despite it is not a waterproof. It doesn't really matter for me, bcz it's my first mascara. For the first mascara that I have, I think it's good enough and I can just give it a score:4/5

Saturday, July 16, 2016

It's not too late to say Happy Eid Al-Fitr cause it's been 10 days ago. Eid Mubarak everyone! Anyway, I decided to share my April Sociolla Freebies in this post, since it's been too busy for everything until I remember that I haven't done yet posting about this freebies. This April Freebie is my third Freebies I get from Sociolla as I'm now doing a partnership with the website itself. Actually, I already posted my previous Freebies, February, and March, but probably you haven't noticed that it's a Freebies. The first Freebies I got was a voucher worth IDR150.000 with no minimum purchase at Sociolla. The second is Vitacreme B12 Sunscreen and Lightening Cream.

The packaging, this time is not coming in a box. Instead, it's coming in a feminine bag and still in pink color with the words "pretty things inside" which is so Sociolla. Haha. The box version also has the same words.

I've got two brush from Armando Caruso, Blending Brush (19) and Angled Shading Brush (04) . These two brushes are available at Sociolla. Don't worry, I put the direct link already. As usual :p

The price is quite cheap, only IDR 39.500 each.

I like the simple design of the brush, coming in all black (except the hair) that makes it look elegant since commonly I found cheap brush always have a silver ferrule. It has metallic black of the ferrule and doff black of the handle. The size is in standard brush size, quite handy and light.

I also got this small guide book, to make me easier to choose which brush should I buy next.

Overall, this brush is worth to brush. It's cheap and has a good quality, don't make you disappointed. If you decide to buy both brushes, you can get the discount from me at Sociolla, simply just put EKA50 in discount box when you check out. But, you have to purchase at least IDR200.000. Perhaps, add another type of brushes from Armando Caruso?

Friday, July 1, 2016

I'm back with the review, and this time, I'm gonna be reviewing my current makeup remover that I've bought in Taiwan last time. I think, this product is not available in Indonesia, but do some of beauty bloggers here also review this product. If you aren't familiar yet with this product, better continue reading this post. :p

This is one of Senka products a line brand from Shiseido. You must be knowing Shiseido, a beauty brand from Japan. Every products of Senka is started with "Perfect" and has a blue packaging.

The price is affordable, it's not like the other Shiseido series, which is....expensive. We know, Shiseido is a (we can say) not-affordable-skincare (and of course it has a good quality) brand from Japan, but this Perfect series is cheaper. At first, I didn't think that it's coming from Shiseido. I bought it in Taiwan, but it's imported from Japan, no worry about the quality. It's so much easy to find in Taiwan, we can find it in almost all the drugstores there. Unfortunately, this series is not available in Indonesia.

It's coming in 230ml, with blue packaging. The packaging is simple and designed with a pump, with a small clip to prevent leaking. So it's okay to bring this blue to travel, it's pretty safe because the clip helps to hold the pump being squeezed unintendedly.

The back side of the packaging is all written in Japan, and I can't understand any :( too bad I don't know the ingredients.

The texture is as it says, watery oil. It's just a perfect combination between oil and water. It's an oil, but more liquidy and not like a water.

This Perfect Watery Oil Make Up Remover has been my first oil makeup remover ever. That's why, the first time I was using it, I feel like it's too sticky, just like I made a mistake putting something strange on to my face. LOL. But it's great, it can remove all my makeup gently. FYI, my everyday makeup is only putting bb cream, matte lipstick, and face powder. But I've tried it to remove my waterproof gel liner, my mascara, and eyebrow. It's still working great.

Let's see how it works...

However, I think by using this my skin gets a lot of acnes. I've just barely realized. And I'm now struggling to remove all of it (just kidding, it's not that much. But it's more than I've had before). As I have an oily skin, and I know it's actually wrong to put an oil makeup remover onto my face. My skin becomes more oily, especially when I wake up in the morning. So, after I realized that this product is actually causing more of my skin problems, I take my previous makeup remover straightaway.

Now I can conclude that.....

Pros:

-Removes makeup gently

-Removes make up even a waterproof

-No need longer time to get the makeup removed

-Only need a small amount for the entire face

Cons:

-Not suitable for oily skin

-Cause more oily

-Cause break out

Overall:3.3 out of 5

This Shiseido Perfect Watery Oil is just not for my skin. It doesn't mean that it also doesn't work on your skin. It still depends on what your skin is. I made this review based on how it works on my skin. So, you can still try this product out!

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ERIA EKA WULANDARI

Hi! I'm Eria. Welcome to my blog!

I'm not an expert in makeup, neither skin care. However, I like blogging and share what I currently like! I'm also interested in fashion and love to make DIYs. If you are with me, this blog might be the perfect place to stop by!